If you can’t afford a villa, buy a share instead. David Cameron had to head home early from his £9,700-a-week villa holiday in Tuscany. It’s tough at the top – but the Prime Minister is sure to return to so-called Chiantishire.
Wish-lists for Alpine hideaways aren’t just for ski-in ski-out homes. Make way for the salt-cave steam bath, humidified wine cellar and strobe-lit party room.